Rep. Erin Houchin criticized the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the release of disappointing job numbers, asserting the agency's commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, was part of a deep state. President Trump terminated McEntarfer, alleging she manipulated employment data to harm him. The report revealed only 73,000 jobs were added in July, with significant downward revisions for previous months. Houchin defended Trump’s authority to choose his staff, arguing that BLS data is susceptible to manipulation. The termination became a focal point in discussions across various Sunday news shows, with differing opinions on the allegations concerning the job numbers.
Rep. Erin Houchin accused the official in charge of the nation's jobs data of being part of the deep state after some unfavorable employment numbers were reported.
The BLS said the economy added an underwhelming 73,000 jobs in July, with downward revisions for May and June, indicating 258,000 fewer jobs than previously reported.
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